5928 Kentucky Ave

1,655 Sq. Ft.
$287 / Sq. Ft.
1,655
Sq. Ft.
$287
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Golden opportunity to create a custom Shadyside residence with a dedicated detached garage bay and private rear courtyard. This semi-detached abode offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a premier location just 0.5 miles from both Walnut Street and South Highland Avenue commercial corridors. Inside, an already functional floor plan is complemented by preserved Craftsman detailing, providing an ideal foundation for a thoughtful cosmetic refresh. The uppermost level features a private bedroom and full...Golden opportunity to create a custom Shadyside residence with a dedicated detached garage bay and private rear courtyard. This semi-detached abode offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a premier location just 0.5 miles from both Walnut Street and South Highland Avenue commercial corridors. Inside, an already functional floor plan is complemented by preserved Craftsman detailing, providing an ideal foundation for a thoughtful cosmetic refresh. The uppermost level features a private bedroom and full bath, offering strong potential for conversion into a spacious primary suite with dressing room and laundry. A lower-level footprint presents additional opportunity for future finished den space. Out back, discover a true urban retreat: a fully fenced, European-inspired courtyard bathed in southern light and complete with a functioning water feature. Renovation loan information and contractor pricing are available, making this a compelling option for visionary buyers or investors seeking a refined city property moments from Shadyside’s shopping, dining, and amenities.
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Property Details for 5928 Kentucky Avenue

Parking Spaces
1
Style
3 or More Stories
Cooling
Central
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 07:27 PM

Property Details for 5928 Kentucky Avenue

StatusUnder Contract
MLS #1738828
Days on Market3
Taxes$5,482 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,029 SF
CountyAllegheny County

Location

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Building Information for 5928 Kentucky Avenue

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,029 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,772 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,315

Property Taxes

$457

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5928 Kentucky Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15232
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0085-B-00149-0000-00
  • Taxes: $5,482
School Information
  • School District: Pittsburgh
Parking
  • Parking Description: Detached Garage
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Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.0466
  • Lot Size: 0.0466
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 1655.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Shadyside
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Year Built Numeric: 1925
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 40
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Access: Walk Up
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Total: 2.0
  • Fireplace Description: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Refrigerator
  • Floors: Hard Wood, Other, Tile
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Fullunf
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Hot Water
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 5928 Kentucky Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Pending

WPMLS #1738828

Feb 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1738828

$475,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Pending

WPMLS #1738828

02/06/2026

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1738828

$475,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5928 Kentucky Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$90,600Additions$131,000Total$221,600
Tax Record2025$5,482 ($457 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,655 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,655 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,031 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyALLEGHENYAPN85-B-149

Schools near 5928 Kentucky Avenue

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
PublicK to 8

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Public9 to 12

Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
PublicK to 5

Pittsburgh Linden K-5
PublicK to 5

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